Azores Marine Wildlife Tour: Exploration with Biologists & Naturalists

976 Ratings

Islands

Save

View All (8)

Join biologists and naturalists on an Azores Marine Wildlife Tour. Discover whales, dolphins, turtles, and more in the heart of the Atlantic.

Duration: 3 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

learn more

Highlights

Azores Whale Watching TERRA AZUL - The journey starts with a short informative briefing introducing to Cetacean (Whales and Dolphins) local species, their migrational and behavioral patterns, and onboard safety.
Follow the Guide and Skipper to your designated boat, and go out to sea. Our lookout high inland will locate our friends, and provide…

What's Included

Zodiac RIB Boat (12 or 28 pax)
Impermeable Full Suit and Life Vest
Knowledgeable Wildlife Guide
Experienced Skipper
All fees and/or taxes
Insurance

What's Not Included

Personal Water Supply

Additional Information

Join an exciting Marine Wildlife tour with Biologists and Naturalists, to see and learn more about Whales, Dolphins, Turtles, Fish, Birds, and the season’s marine biodiversity of the Azores Islands!
Unlock the island’s scenic coastline, the sandy beaches and the Princess Ring Islet of Vila Franca do Campo, along with all the best kept secrets of sea life…

Location

Azores Whale Watching TERRA AZUL

From Ponta Delgada city centre by auto, head East by the coast following directions to Vila Franca do Campo. Once here, descend towards sea level and the Marina’s first Pier A where our Base and Yellow Zodiac Boats are stationed, and free parking can be found. (GPS: 37.715780, -25.429745)

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

4.7

(976 Ratings)

5 stars

4 stars

3 stars

2 stars

1 star

Xavi

Nov 28, 2024

Highly recommended activity - Very interesting activity on a quiet sea day with dolphin watching. Highly recommended and enjoyable activity with very interesting explanations from the crew

Review provided by Tripadvisor

234jarretth

Nov 26, 2024

Great experience and knowledgeable guides - Had a great experience my first time whale watching! Some thoughts below: - We went 10/15 at 8:30AM - We saw dozens and dozens of common dolphins and 5-6 sperm whales - Our tour guide (her name escapes me but she was French) was wonderful! - If you get seasick, I'd skip this. You're going out in the open ocean - the water is rough - Orientation video on the ocean was interesting but dramatic, it left a lasting impression on us, so I'd say the goal was achieved - Wear wet weather clothing or take the wet jackets they offer. The weather changed numerous times, from cool and clear, to pelting rain, to scorching hot and sunny - 360 tour of the Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo island on the way back to shore was the cherry on top to a great morning whale watching - For those reading this next year thinking about an October trip, while we did see 5-6 sperm whales, the tour guides themselves were surprised and they said they had not seen any in almost a month

Review provided by Tripadvisor

Wanderwondernyc

Nov 15, 2024

Whale Watching Adventure - The boat ride was a bit rough (I got seasick and wished I had taken more aggressive precautions beforehand), but WE SAW SPERM WHALES! It was absolutely incredible and the guides were phenomenal.

Review provided by Tripadvisor

Waverly_t

Nov 12, 2024

Highly recommend! Would go again! - We visited the Azores for our honeymoon and knew we wanted to get out on the water. This company did not disappoint! Not only did we see dolphins and whales, but we toured the unique coastal geography. The respect the crew had for the animals and local environment was clear and felt from the beginning to the end. They are not only tour guides, but conservationists who truly want to teach about and show you the local flora and fauna.

Review provided by Viator

L4476vbra

Nov 11, 2024

Highly recommend ! - This family owned and run business was amazing. Pickup was right on time, Maria was a delight giving us some history of the island on the way to the marina from the hotel across the street from the cruise ship. Once we arrived at the marina the process was smooth and timely. The actual tour was also amazing, we saw whales AND dolphins. They know what they're doing ! Thanks to all the team at Terra Azul !

Review provided by Tripadvisor

Milanthegreat

Nov 11, 2024

Great experience - We departed on time. Our captain and guide were super-cool, talkative, skilled and friendly. Keep your expectations realistic. Do not assume you get to see everything you want, because that is nature. We got to see Dolphins, even though I was silently praying to see whales too. Next time I am visiting, I will definitely book this trip again!

Review provided by Tripadvisor

429th

Nov 8, 2024

Great! - Highly recommended and an absolute highlight on holiday in the Azores. Very good explanations and information in English.

Review provided by Tripadvisor

I7803zjjuliaj

Nov 4, 2024

Best whale watching tour of the Island - Best company for whale watching : We had a very interesting intro about the marine life in Azores before attending a 2-3 hours boat tour to look for the whales and the dolphins. Small boat, 15 people more or less, 1 captain and one guide. The size of the boat makes the adventure even greater, it is human sized and we were very close to the see. Be careful though for people that have back problems because it is jumping a lot. I personally loved this part. The staff was passionate about its job, and this made the experience very unique and exciting. The philosophy of the company is great, and the way it works very consciously and respectfully toward nature makes the difference. We managed to see 2 different species of whale and so many dolphins that were playing around the boat. It was an unforgettable moment to me. Thank you to Terra AZUL for sharing your passion with us.

Review provided by Tripadvisor

Araceli471

Nov 26, 2024

A highly recommended experience - It is an experience that must be done, the organizers attend you very well with good explanations of everything, they try by all means to dress the animals but everything depends on whether the conditions are optimal, we did not see whales but if you dolphins, it was beautiful and the trip in the boat great we laughed a lot. We loved it very highly.

Review provided by Tripadvisor

Carmels453

Nov 20, 2024

Very disappointing on crowded boat - This was the most disappointing whale watching trip I have ever been on. I was so worried the woman in front of me was going to be seasick at any moment and the thighs of the person behind me rubbed against my legs the whole trip. And no whales were sighted!!

Review provided by Tripadvisor

From $65

Check Availability

From $65

Select Date and Tickets

up to 15 guests

1 Adult